Podere I Corbezzoli
Podere I Corbezzoli is a simply furnished and rustic holiday home surrounded by a backdrop of hills and “macchia mediterranea”: wild, untamed and completely natural vegetation, wonderful for walking and exploring.
Our first sight of this secluded property on a crisp, but still warm November day, was an evergreen shield of bushes covered in small, round, bright red fruit. As the owner welcomed us, he suggested we tasted them. Sweet and delicious, the house was re-christened after the fruit! Originally an 18th century agricultural workers dwelling home, Podere I Corbezzoli is painted in a classic Argentario dark ochre, covered with an evergreen shrub which in May is covered with white scented flowers.
The sitting room, with open fireplace and large French windows, leads up to the dining area and a small kitchen. On the ground floor there is a large master bedroom suite, with access to the garden. Upstairs, one of the bedrooms with brass bedstead has beautiful views over the panorama below. Its separated ‘upstairs and downstairs’ living makes Corbezzoli ideal for two couples holidaying together wanting privacy.
Green lawns surround the house, with a pretty canopy, barbecue and fridge for al fresco living. Set well away from the house is the small but practical pool area, with its fabulous view.
The surrounding unspoiled landscape surrounding Podere i Corbezzoli is its most truly memorable feature, and a walk to the nearby town is a pleasant stroll down, although it can be “rather hot coming back during the summer months, but one feels truly invigorated.
Accomodation
Ground Floor: Sitting/dining area on two levels • Kitchen • Twin bedroom can be made up as double with bathroom ensuite • Cloakroom
First Floor: Double bedroom • Twin bedroom • Bathroom
Facilities
Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Satellite TV, DVD Player, CD Player, WiFi Internet Access, Ceiling Fans (all bedrooms), Insect Screens (all bedroom windows), Telephone (incoming calls only), Fax, Barbecue, Heating (usage payable locally).
Private Swimming Pool
8.5m x 5m, 1.4m deep, all one depth with ladder steps. The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for a charge of £120 per week
Cook Service
A local cook can provide mealsat this vila On request, payable locally.
Food Hamper
Can be arranged for an additional cost, on request.
Linen and Towels
Provided once per week on Saturday. (Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge).
Maid Service
2 hours, 6 days per week.
Services
Facts
Airports
Rome 148 kms, Florence 185kms Pisa 160kms
Amenities
Shops and restaurants in Porto Santo Stefano 1km (boats to Giglio Island), Golf (18 hole golf course) 2 kms, Porto Ercole 7kms
Mainline Station
Orbetello 5kms
Places of Interest
Tarquinia Etruscan ruins 70kms, Pienza 100kms, Massa Marittima 60kms, Grosseto 20kms, Siena 90kms, Burano Lake 10kms
Price
Starting at £1480
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